THIS RESTAURANT HAS CHANGED LOCATIONS Artisan Restaurant Review

: Family-run Artisan is committed to using local and sustainable products, from organic greens to cheeses and beef. Reliance on seasonal ingredients means much of the menu changes almost nightly, but favorites have included rabbit with a hearty ragù, tea-smoked duck breast, and a fun riff on bagels and lox made with salmon tartare, rye bread and horseradish cream. For a summertime dessert, we like the house-made sorbets; during cooler months, it’s nice to end the meal with the cheese plate and a glass of tawny port from Pasoport, just one of the many local labels on the well-thought-out wine list. Heavy-hitters like Alban and Turley and yet-to-be-discovered gems such as Proulx and J Dusi are available, too. Beer options run to bottled craft labels as well as rotating drafts --- Old Speckled Hen and Chimay White. Note that the dining room can get a bit loud during peak times, especially during weekend dinners. Warmth and attentive service are hallmarks of this Paso Robles establishment.